As the regular season nears its Wednesday end, a few unforeseen upsets and close games Friday jumbled Jim Paulsen’s list.

Losses by No. 2 Minnetonka and No. 3 Forest Lake left Class 6A with a single undefeated team, Maple Grove.

Class 6A’s Maple Grove stands alone as a unanimous top pick in the seven football classes.

Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Forest Lake and Lakeville South remain in, holding the top four spots. Also important is who’s out: Chaska and Fergus Falls exited after losing last week.

Chanhassen quarterback Nathan Ramler called in for a conversation with Randy Shaver, as did football coaches from across Minnesota.

Serious shuffling came to the seven top-10s, but No. 1 teams stood strong.

In the only change at the top, Elk River took over at No. 1 in Class 5A.

Whether driven by the view, the atmosphere or the stadium itself, some places make Friday nights even more special. Here’s an admittedly very subjective list.

The Monticello Magic are headed to state. “We finally did it,” Eli Pietig said. “This is so special.”

Star Tribune reporters Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque pick the week’s biggest matchups, including the Star Tribune Game of the Week: Rogers at Elk River.